Nation & World | Troops suffer long-term brain impacts from shock waves, Seattle study finds | Seattle Times Newspaper
The problem with TBIs is the post treatment or lack of. Researchers and doctors who treat TBI patients know that they must remove the Pt. from all activity and make sure they are well rested. On the battle field this is unlikely to happen. With athletes, especially young athletes, if the parents and coaches are not aware of the severity of mild head injuries they may let the athlete back on the field for practice or to play before they are healed. That's why pre and post cognitive testing is so crucial in any sport and it should be mandatory for all in the Armed Forces.
